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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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