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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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