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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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