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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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