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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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