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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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