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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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