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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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