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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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