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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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