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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models 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 teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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