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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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