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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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