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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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