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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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