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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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