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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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