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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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