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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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