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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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