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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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