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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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