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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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