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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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