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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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