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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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