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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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