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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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