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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches 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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