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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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