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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major 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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