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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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