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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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