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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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