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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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