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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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