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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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