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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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