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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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