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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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