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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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