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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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