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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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