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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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