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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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