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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers 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 classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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