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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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