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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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