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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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