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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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