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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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