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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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