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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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