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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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