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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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