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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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