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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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