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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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