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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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