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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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