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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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