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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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