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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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