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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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