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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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