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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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