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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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