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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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