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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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