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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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