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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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