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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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