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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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