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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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