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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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