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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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