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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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