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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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