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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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