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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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