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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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