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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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