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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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