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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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