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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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