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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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