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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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