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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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