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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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