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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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