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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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