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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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