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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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