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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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