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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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