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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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