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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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