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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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