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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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