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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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