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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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