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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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