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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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