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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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