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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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