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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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