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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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