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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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