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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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