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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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