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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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