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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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