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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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