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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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