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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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