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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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