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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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