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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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