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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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