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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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