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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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