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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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