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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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