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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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