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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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