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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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