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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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