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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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