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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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