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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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