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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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