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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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