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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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