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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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