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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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