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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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