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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors 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 courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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