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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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