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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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