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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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