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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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