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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses 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 massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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