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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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