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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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