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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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