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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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