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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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