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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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