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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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