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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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