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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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