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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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