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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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