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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes 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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