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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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