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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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