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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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