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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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