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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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