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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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