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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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