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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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