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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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