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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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