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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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