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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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