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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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