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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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