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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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