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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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