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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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