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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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