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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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