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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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