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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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