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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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