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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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