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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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