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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)