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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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