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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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