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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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