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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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