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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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