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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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