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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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