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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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