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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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