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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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