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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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