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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free 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 several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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