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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers 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 original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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