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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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