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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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