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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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