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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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