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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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