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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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