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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses 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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