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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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