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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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