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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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