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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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