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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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