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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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