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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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