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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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