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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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