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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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