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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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