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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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