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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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