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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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