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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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