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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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