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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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