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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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