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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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