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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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