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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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