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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key 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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