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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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