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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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