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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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