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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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