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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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