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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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