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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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