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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses 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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