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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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