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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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