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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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