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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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