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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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