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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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