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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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