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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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