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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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