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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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