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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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