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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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