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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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