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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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