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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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