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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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