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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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