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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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