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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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