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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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