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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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