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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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