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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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