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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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