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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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