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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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