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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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