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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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