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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important 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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