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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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