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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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