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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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