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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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