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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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