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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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