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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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