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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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