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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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