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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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