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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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