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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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