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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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