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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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