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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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