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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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