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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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