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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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