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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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