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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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