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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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