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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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