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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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