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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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