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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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