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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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