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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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