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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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