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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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