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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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