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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers 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 courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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