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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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