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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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