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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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