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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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