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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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