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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations 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 educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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