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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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