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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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