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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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