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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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