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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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