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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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