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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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