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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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