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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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