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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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