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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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