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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key 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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