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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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