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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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