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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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