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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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