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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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