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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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