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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about 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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