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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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