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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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