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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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