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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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