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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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