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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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