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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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