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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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