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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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