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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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