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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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