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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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