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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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