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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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