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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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