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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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