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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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