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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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