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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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