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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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