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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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