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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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