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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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