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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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