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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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