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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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