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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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