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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)