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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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