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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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