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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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