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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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