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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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