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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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