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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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