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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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