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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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