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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses 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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