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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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