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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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