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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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