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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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