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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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