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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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