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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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