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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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