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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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