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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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