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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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