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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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