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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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