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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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