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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling 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 authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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