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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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