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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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