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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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