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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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