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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources