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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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