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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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