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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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