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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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