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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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