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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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