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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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