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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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