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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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