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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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