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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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