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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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