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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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