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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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