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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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