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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What 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 educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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