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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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