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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major 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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