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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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