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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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