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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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