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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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