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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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