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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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