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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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