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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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