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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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