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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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