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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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