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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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