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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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