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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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