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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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