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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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