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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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