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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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