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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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