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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative 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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