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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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