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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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