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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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