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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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