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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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