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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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