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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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