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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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