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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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