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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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