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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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