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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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