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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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