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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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