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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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