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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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