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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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