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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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