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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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