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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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