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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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