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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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