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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students 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 a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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