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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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