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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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