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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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