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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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