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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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