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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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