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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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