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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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