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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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