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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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