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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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