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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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