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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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