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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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