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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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