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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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