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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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