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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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