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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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