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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources