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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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