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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor 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 online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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