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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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