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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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