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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches 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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