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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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