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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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