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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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