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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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