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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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