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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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