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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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