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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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