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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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