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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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