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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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