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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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