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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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