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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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