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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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