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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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