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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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