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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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