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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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