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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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