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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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