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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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