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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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