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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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