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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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