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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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