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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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