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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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