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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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