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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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