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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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