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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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