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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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