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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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