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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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