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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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