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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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