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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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