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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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