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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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