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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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