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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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