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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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