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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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