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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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