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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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