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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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