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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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