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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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