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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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