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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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