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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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