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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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