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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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